LAND ROVER news.

As the Discovery reaches its twilight years, with a replacement around 18 months away, Land Rover has launched a pair of special models named Graphite and Landmark. Both versions feature the robust 252bhp 3.0-litre SDV6 powerplant that produces a hefty 443lb ft of torque. Capable of towing up to 3.5 tonnes, it isn’t the most economical vehicle on the planet, though CO2 emissions have been steadily decreasing and are now down to 203g/km, with an official combined fuel economy figure of 36.7mpg on the combined cycle. Both versions feature Xenon headlights, front and rear parking sensors, a heated front windscreen, 19-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, heated front seats and a reversing camera, as well as a 380-watt Meridian Audio system. Landmark versions have a whole host of extra equipment and is based on the flagship Discovery HSE Luxury model, and includes 20-inch alloy wheels, heated seats front and rear, adaptive headlights, Windsor leather upholstery with electric and memory front seats, electric Alpine sunroof, an 825-watt surround sound system, a leather and heated steering wheel and rear seat entertainment system. There’s also black detailing to the badges, front grille, side vents, door mirrors and roof bars. The price of the Discovery Graphite is Ј47,495, with the plusher Landmark model costing Ј55,995. Available to order right now, the first cars will arrive at Land Rover dealers in January.

Monster 821.

We’ve ridden this Monster twice and, make no mistake, this is a brilliant bike. Power comes from an 821-cc Testastretta engine with 112 PS and 89 Nm available at the twist of your wrist.

ZX-10R Winter Test Edition.

Kawasaki have released a road bike based on the KRT closed season testing livery complete with Kawasaki Racing Team graphics and a sponsor partner road-legal Akrapovic carbon silencer as part of the stylish package. The ZX-10R produces 200 PS and 113.5 Nm from its liquid-cooled 998-cc in-line four engine.